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Day 26 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-05-20T01:15:47-06:00

Still rolling with the breakfast soup theme today...here is something totally different and super easy. Either one should be able to get the rest of the house onboard. Today we have Raw Apple Cauliflower Soup.

Day 26 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2026-05-20T01:15:47-06:00

D is for Diet

2026-05-20T01:04:12-06:00

  A diet should not be a temporary solution or a means to an end. A diet should not severely cut calories or entire food groups. A diet should not be a Band Aid. A

D is for Diet2026-05-20T01:04:12-06:00

Day 29 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-05-19T22:47:55-06:00

Hopefully you have been treating yourself well this new year. If you have not, consider a spa day at home...use that refined sugar as a body scrub! And when you are all smooth and relaxed,

Day 29 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2026-05-19T22:47:55-06:00

New Year, New You?

2026-05-19T21:46:21-06:00

Happy New Year! Many times, we start the new year by making resolutions for a new and improved version of ourselves – a Melissa 5.0 in my case. But maybe we do not really want

New Year, New You?2026-05-19T21:46:21-06:00

The Humble Collard Green

2026-05-19T20:22:26-06:00

Today we have a beautiful rain storm here and we are so happy for it. And since the trees still have their winter look, a warm dish for dinner is the plan. A few years

The Humble Collard Green2026-05-19T20:22:26-06:00

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…

2026-05-19T18:35:53-06:00

…and this is great news as it gives us so many opportunities for adding movement to our lives. I hope you like the following suggestions and look forward to your great ideas for fitting in

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…2026-05-19T18:35:53-06:00